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In one of New York’s busiest subway stations, you’ll find this 'grammar guru’

Posted: 1:01 PM, Dec 26, 2018

Updated:2018-12-26 16:43:42-05

By:
Chris Welch

In one of the busiest subway stations in New York—amidst the bell ringers, toy salesmen, and those espousing religious beliefs—sits a woman wearing a leopard print coat and a smile, hoping to get the attention of people in her own, subdued way.

She has a sign that reads, “Welcome to Grammar Table.”

Ellen Jovin is a self-professed grammar nerd.

"Conjugating verbs is a good time for me," Jovin says.

She had always found herself posting interesting, grammar-related articles on Facebook. Then, she had an idea.

"Being on the computer too much makes you grumpy, and it's not good for overall life happiness, so I decided that I should take it to the streets,” Jovin says. “So, I’m doing what I did online, here."